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Autumn 2012

Issue 26:1

OIIM Open International Interfaith Ministry

News and Events

Connecting the Interfaith Movement

OIIM-NTI University Seminars:

Contentment and the Art of Serenity .........Pg 5

Earth-based Spirituality ..............................Pg 6

NTI Graduation/OIIM Ordinations .......................Pg 7

OIIM Registration Booklet Launched .........Pg 8

Loss and Love ..........................................Pg 11

The Challenges of Interfaith ......................Pg 12

A Spiritual Inferiority Complex ...................Pg 13

Engagement - A Key to JoyReason to Celebrate! .......................Pg 14

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OIIM Chapter Events and News:

Stratford, ON .............................................Pg 16

Saint John, NB ..........................................Pg 16

Prince Edward Island ................................Pg 17

AWAIC World Interfaith News ......................Pg 21

OIIM’s Interfaith Seminary Program/NTI ......Pg 22

ÿShowers of Blessings Await Us! ..................Pg 4

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e welcome all members and visitors to the When we look at the beautiful, diverse world that W Open International Interfaith Ministry God has created for us to live in, it is clear to us that (OIIM). Our ministers, trained through our God is a God of Diversity. There is not just one type Interfaith seminary program, the iNtuitive Times of tree, or one type of bird, or one type of flower, or Institute (NTI), qualify: to carry internationally one type of person. The world is populated with a recognized clergy cards through the International multitude of forms including trees, birds, flowers Council of Community Churches (ICCC) - a and people in all shapes, sizes and colour. This member of the World Council of Churches, and diversity makes the world more beautiful.

with A World Alliance of Interfaith Clergy OIIM Ministerial Team: (AWAIC); and as licensed Naturotherapists

through the Canadian Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists (ANN). We hope you enjoy our publication and invite you to attend any of our events and celebrations.

OIIM has specialized in the Spiritual Arts for over 26 years. OIIM’s motto is:

“The paths are many, the truth is oneRev. Sandi King, OM, PhD(TC), RSPchmd, Master Spiritual ~ Love thy neighbour.” Counsellor; Co-founder/Treas.

Rev. Barry King, OM, PhD(TC), RSPchmd, Master Spiritual OIIM has three missions:Medium; Co-founder/Pres.

ÿ to be a bridge amongst the many different Rev. Susan Eaton, CASC, OM, RSPd, Master Spiritual

religious and spiritual paths; Director; Senior Minister/Bd. at Largeÿ to validate mystical experiences in a

reverent, respectful and safe context; andÿ to offer an Interfaith Faith-path to those

seeking an inclusive spiritual alternative.

Many of our congregants embrace the Interfaith Ellen Hicks, BSc, MEd, CCC, NTI Professor of Counselling; Path as their spiritual path while others enjoy our Private Practitionerservices and workshops as a support to their own Margaret Flood, OIIM Office Managerfaith path. OIIM’s approach is inclusive; Rev. Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, OM, RSPd, Chapter Directorcelebrating the spiritual, uplifting and joy-filled

aspects of all traditions and diverse approaches.

þ NTI Graduates from any of the five NTI programs are eligible to have their services

covered, through most clients’ extended health care plans, as Naturotherapist (n.d.) through the Academy of Naturotherapists

(ANN) in Canada.

ü OIIM Ordained Ministers (OM) are automatically accepted into the International

Council of Community Churches (ICCC) and A World Alliance of Interfaith Clergy (AWAIC) with

international recognition as clergy.

ý OIIM Lay and Ordained Ministers and Spiritual Practitioners adhere to the International

Code of Ethics for Spiritual Directors, and the OIIM Registration Board’s Standard of Practise.

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Showers of Blessings Await Us! Ellen Hicks, BSc, BEd, MEd, CCC, Kingston, ON NTI Professor of Counselling

How often do we talk about rain? 'I am so tired of it.' We sat and marvelled at the 'It ruined my plans for the day.' 'My holidays have beauty of this place. Its been ruined.' 'Summer will be over soon and my lushness was filled with deep greens and mosses. garden is a jungle.' 'Where is the sun?’ There was a freshness and coolness that began to fill

our souls. As if led by a divine hand, my friend Although we may personally want the sun, for our walked into the pool at the base of the falls and stood farmers across North America, this summer has beneath the water. Her face was glowing as she caused personal and economic hardship. Drought is drank some of the water that she held in her hands causing severe effects on food production, prices for like one would hold a new born.food are higher and farmers are in crisis.

As she ascended from the water, I noticed a lightness This reminds me of a recent discussion I had with a in her step. Her shoulders were relaxed and her eyes woman who was struggling with her belief in were alive with emotion. She had Mother/Father/God. She felt that she had been in her found her spiritual home!spiritual desert for years – a drought of the soul, struggling to find spiritual nourishment, hungry for Let us remember to honour all paths enlightenment yet finding the well dry. which lead us to the sacred TRUTH.

Our discussion centered on her tiredness, exhaustion and feelings of hopelessness. She described her journey as one that had brought her to the brink of despair. She mentioned that she prayed daily, studied every doctrinal faith to which she had access, but still felt empty and alone.

During our discussion, she mentioned that when she was in nature and with animals, she was happiest, and so began our exploration of earth-based spiritual beliefs. We went for a walk in the woods and discovered a waterfall which neither one of us had seen before. The falls were not huge but were full of water which gushed with great abandon over the rock face.


Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, OM, RSPd, Stratford, ON Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Hypnotist, Certified Prayer Practitioner

Contentment and the Art of Serenity

If there is any quality people in the world today deeply desire and yet are missing, it is contentment and serenity. Why do we so deeply desire these? I believe it is because contentment leads to serenity, and these are worth more than all the material possessions we could possibly accumulate in a lifetime.

If you were to look up the definitions of contentment and serenity you would find contentment defined as a state of happiness and satisfaction, and serenity defined as the absence of mental stress and anxiety. Count me in!

Yet it seems that as time goes by, our lives become more rushed and complicated by new technology and the greater demands often made by our jobs. Spending time with loved ones and raising a family become chores instead of the joy they should be. Urgency has become our new normal and it often defines the pace of our day. We think we must become what others are and have what others have.

But this kind of thinking will steal our joy. It is time to reclaim our peace of mind and find solace amid the chaos. It is time to find contentment and serenity and lay a claim to it. Inner contentment and serenity is within reach of us all. Contentment and serenity is a decision to be happy with what we have right now and who we are right now. I don't believe that this means we have to accept everything that is going on in our lives and never want to change. It is good to want things to improve in ourselves, for others and in the world around us. But while we are working toward better days, we can learn to enjoy where we are on the way to where we are going.


Earth-based Spirituality Rev. Susan Eaton, Master Spiritual Director, Reiki Master

CASC, OM, RSPd, Hunter River, PEI

For many followers of Earth-based spirituality, as in With our varied lives, our the Interfaith Ministry, the Divine Source, the different gifts and talents, Creator, the Great Mystery, is seen in a different way we each have something by each of us, as we believe that no one else can look unique and v i ta l to at the Creator from exactly our perspective. We each contribute. We do this in whatever way we are see the Divine in the way that is most appropriate for called, at any given time in our lives. We are always us. Earth-based spirituality, again similar to the growing, always changing. As our skills and abilities Interfaith path, is a path of mystery, a path of develop and increase, we may be called to do experiences, rather than of books. different things in the world. We should not let

awareness of another’s talents discourage us; rather, One of the ways in which I experience the Divine we should realize and celebrate that whatever we do, Source is in a balance of energy – yin and yang, great or small, is needed in the world.female and male, intuitive and dynamic. The yin / female aspect may be seen as our home, the Earth, We are sometimes so wrapped up, almost which sustains and nurtures us, and our ability to overwhelmed, in our daily work that we forget how intuitively connect with the Divine. The yang / male important we are. We should be aware of how aspect may be seen in the dynamic, life-giving significant we can be to the people we see every day, energy of the Sun, our star among an infinite with something as simple as a kind word. Sometimes universe of stars. we may have helped - intentionally or

unintentionally - just by being there. The Earth is our home and we are all children of the Earth. But without the life-giving energy of the Sun, In order for one to give, someone must be willing to our planet cannot survive. Thus, we are also children receive; there is a continuous give and take, learning of the non-physical world of creative energy as well when to be the giver and when to be the receiver. as of the physical world of Sometimes, our contribution is manifestation. to know when to receive, so that

another may give. We depend on For most followers of Earth- each other for support and based spirituality, the Creator is nurture; let us celebrate the not seen as separate from Divine in ourselves and each Creation. The Divine is in other - the many faces of caring - everything, every person, every as we share and support each animal, every plant - the Earth other in growing and learning to herself, and at the same time, know the Divine Source. holds everything inside itself. We Coming from an Earth-based are all part of the greater Whole; perspective, let us strive to be in we are all one family, children of harmony with the All, for the one Creator. greatest good of all, including

our own.Our true selves, our souls, exist in spirit and choose incarnations for learning and growth. As such, we are each born into this world with a life purpose. Each individual is different, unique, but neither less nor more than other individuals.

Rev. Sandi King, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD(TC), OM, CCC, n.d., Reiki Master,, RSPchmd, Master Spiritual Counsellor, Ch’town, PE



NTI Graduation and OIIM Ordinations

Interfaith Expressions

her gift of music leading the congregation in song is NTI student, Jean Frost-Stone. Jean has been playing the guitar, singing and songwriting for over

The Open International Interfaith Ministry (OIIM), 30 years. She has shared her gift playing in church founded by the Revs. Sandi and Barry King on choirs, Cursillo weekends and weddings. Marie Prince Edward Island in 1987, expresses the Nantes will offer NTI graduates a dedication Interfaith message through its motto: The paths are through the song Pass It On.many, the truth is one - love thy neighbor! OIIM has

NTI student Soleila Elliot and her partner are 3 mission statements: 1) to be a bridge amongst the

performing a sacred contemporary style dance to many different religious and spiritual paths; 2) to

India Arie’s song that was featured at the 2010 Nobel validate mystical experiences in a reverent,

Peace Prize Ceremonies. Incorporating some respectful and safe context; and 3) to offer an

interpretation of the words of the song as well as Interfaith Faith-path to those seeking an inclusive

some symbology, they integrate dance and spiritual alternative and community. The Interfaith

spirituality perfectly from an Interfaith perspective. movement has seminaries around the world that

Through movement, we will see Interfaith ordain ministers in the Interfaith Tradition. NTI is

expressions of how we might work with diversity, the Interfaith Seminary Program for OIIM.

inspiring acceptance and connection. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 7PM in the Banquet

Most NTI students bring to the Interfaith movement Room (Room 246) at the Culinary Institute, NTI

training in a number of certificate programs with students from across Canada and the United States

specializations in specific spiritual and healing arts. will dedicate themselves to being of service to the

All graduates, as OIIM Spiritual Arts Practitioners, Interfaith movement and some will graduate after up

qualify as Naturotherapists through the Academy of to 6 years of study, dedication, and hard work. NTI

Naturopaths and Naturotherapists in Canada. mentors its students through a number of

Practitioner services, in addition to being covered by educational approaches – distance education, on-

most extended health care plans, find a home within the-job training, apprenticeship and a 6-10 day

the professional context of the OIIM Registration Retreat here on the Island. This year's NTI Retreat is

Board, offering the public both protection September 29 to October 6. The focus of NTI

(complaints can be lodged to the Board who will take training is Interfaith Studies, Ministry and Spiritual

appropriate action) and tools to discern what is a Arts Practices.

credible practitioner and what are appropriate fees At this special Interfaith Celebration Service, the for services offered. Interfaith message will be well expressed through a

All OIIM Registrants adhere to the International number of artistic mediums. Performing a solo, an

Code of Ethics for Spiritual Directors, pledge to be Interfaith adaption of 'Go Light Your World,' is NTI

of service first, and maintain current practices by student Susan Killen with a background that

completing a number of Continuing Educational includes early classical and operatic training,

Units (CEUs) per year. OIIM Ordained Ministers – teaching voice for 30 years and performing in

those graduating from NTI - are also eligible to carry various genres: opera, oratorio, Broadway, jazz and

internationally recognized clergy cards through the folk. She has been a member of two opera companies

International Council of Community Churches and an artist in residence. Now she wishes to

(ICCC), a member of the World Council of concentrate on singing for spiritual purposes as well

Churches, and through A World Alliance of as singing for groups experiencing Spirit. Sharing

Interfaith Clergy (AWAIC).

Graduates from OIIM’s seminary program NTI are awarded the title of Lay or Ordained Interfaith Minister and/or Apprentice, Registered or Master Spiritual Arts Practitioner (specializing in counselling, healing, mediumship and/or direction). As Spiritual Arts Practitioners we follow a Standard of Practise and a Code of Ethics.

OIIM Registration Board Chair: Rev. Sandi KingMembers: Rev. Susan Eaton and Ellen Hicks

OIIM Registration Booklet Launched

OIIM Registration Booklet Launched


OIIM will soon be launching a number of Breton NS. Rev. Debra Lynn Sinclair, as the Director publications: 1) through iUniverse, the third edition of the Stratford ON Interfaith Centre, will also be in both print and e-copy of Rev. Barry King's Many signing a Chapter Covenant with OIIM.Paths, One Truth – An affirmation of Spirit; 2) the

Dedicating themselves to be of service to the OIIM Registration Booklet; 3) the new NTI

Interfaith movement are: Soleila Elliot, Sunshine Catalogue; and 4) Rev. Sandi King's Opening the

Coast BC, Susan Killen, Saint John NB, Robin Path to Peace - Spiritual Awareness through the

Phillips, Charlottetown PE and Heather Séguin, Inner Journey - RGI plus✠ Kit . RGI plus✠, short

Charlottetown PE. Officiating will be the co-for Relaxation and Guided Imagery plus✠

founders of both NTI and OIIM, Rev. Sandi King prayerful visioning ✠ energy awareness ✠ energy

BA, BEd, MEd, PhD(TC), CCC, OM, n.d., alignment is a meditation technique refined by the

RSPchmd, Master Spiritual Counsellor and Reiki Kings that incorporates a number of spiritual arts

Master and Rev. Barry King BSc, PhD(TC), OM, practices. The Kit includes CDs or MP3 files and a

n.d., RSPchmd, Master Spiritual Medium and Reiki book explaining the technique.

Master. Joining the Kings will be NTI's first During this special Interfaith Celebration Service, graduate and OIIM's senior minister, Rev. Susan OIIM will be: ordaining NTI's Rev. Debra Lynn Eaton CASC, OM, RSPd, Master Spiritual Director Sinclair of Stratford ON as an Ordained Minister and and Reiki Master. Registered Spiritual Director; anointing Jean Frost-

OIIM invites all to join us in celebrating our Stone of Cape Breton NS to the Lay Ministry of

students' hard work and determination on Thursday, Spiritual Healing; and ordaining by sanction Rev.

October 4 at 7PM in the Banquet Suki Garson of Dundas ON and Rev. Philip Waldrop

Room (Room 246) at the Culinary of New York NY USA. Graduating from the

Institute. Foundational First-Year Program – Certificate of Applied Spiritual Counselling (CASC) - is Margaret Reception to follow.Flood of York PE and Jean Frost-Stone of Cape

The OIIM Registration Board was instituted by lists each of these Interfaith Ministry Professions OIIM's Board of Directors in 2007 to assist in giving and Spiritual Arts Practices, their scope of practice, credibility to the professions that fall into the training and recommended fair fees, and a list of Interfaith Ministry Professions and the Spiritual Arts OIIM Registrants. In today's world with the Practices. Graduates of the iNtuitive Times Institute 'faddism' of 'holistic health' and 'New Age' services (NTI), OIIM's seminary program, are automatically and a plethora of certificate programs, it is difficult accepted as registrants. Others can apply to the for the discerning public to determine who has OIIM Registration Board for equivalency extensive and grounded training and experience and evaluation. who does not. Our goal is to simplify that by offering

a professional home for credible Interfaith Ministry The Board has produced a brief and simple

Professions and Spiritual Arts Practitioners. publication, the OIIM Registration Booklet, which


This is not the only tool available to the public, but it is one. The OIIM Registration Booklet is now available at www.interfaithconnextions.org or in 1. CASC stands for Certificate of Applied print at your Interfaith Centre or Spiritual Arts Spiritual Counselling. Practitioner's office. a. The CASC program is NTI's first-year

foundational program and is required by all The following is a brief summary of the current NTI students.designations approved by the OIIM Registration

b. An applied certificate means that the Board.designate has qualified to be a full apprentice. Applied means a hands-on training with a focus in a particular field, preparing graduates to work in a specific 1. LM stands for Licensed/Lay Minister. profession and gain practical skills in

a. This requires graduation from OIIM's combination with relevant theory while also Interfaith Seminary – the iNtuitive Times earning a Certificate. Certificates are Institute's (NTI) first-year foundational typically a one year or less program of study.program – Certificate of Applied Spiritual

c. CASC designation requires graduation Counselling (CASC). from NTI's first-year foundational program

b. Dedication of oneself to continue with which includes extensive distance studies as a Spiritual Arts Practitioner education, on-the-job training and apprenticing in one of our 4 areas of apprenticing as well as attending a 6-10 day specializations. NTI Retreat.

c. This designation requires mentorship under 2. RSP stands for Registered Spiritual Arts a CASC, LM, OM or RSP with extensive Practitioner. RSPs have a specialization in experience. one or more of 4 specific spiritual art

practices. Their specialization will be d. Most LMs are Directors of an Interfaith designated with a small c, h, m or d.Centre or Practice in their home community.

These are typically home chapels or centres. a. RSPc – Registered Spiritual Arts Practitioner specializing in Spiritual e. Further study in one's area of specialization Counselling. This requires, beyond the involves up to 4 years for a LM designation.CASC, an additional 3 years of study and 3 f. LMs are trained to perform some spiritual internships. ceremonies such as weekly or monthly

b. RSPh – Registered Spiritual Arts services, present workshops and public Practitioner specializing in Spiritual demonstrations, and officiate at religious Healing. This requires, beyond the CASC, ceremonies such as baby blessings and an additional year of study and 1 internship.house blessings.

c. RSPm – Registered Spiritual Arts 2. OM stands for Ordained Minister.Practitioner specializing in Spiritual a. This requires, beyond the CASC, a further 4 Mediumship. This requires, beyond the

years of study and 2 additional internships.CASC, an additional 2 years of study and

b. Most OMs are Directors of an Interfaith two internships.Centre as well as a Practice.

d. RSPd – Registered Spiritual Arts c. OMs are trained to offer a full range of Practitioner specializing in Spiritual

religious services including officiating at Direction. Only Ordained Ministers weddings and funerals. graduating from the 4-year NTI Interfaith

d. OIIM OMs (graduates of the NTI Interfaith Studies program are recognized as RSPd.Studies Program) are recognized through e. RSPchmd – would be an example of the International Council of Community someone who has studied the four areas of Churches (ICCC), a member of the World specialization.Council of Churches (WCC). This affords f. The NTI programs for the RSP designation our Ministers International recognition are Diploma programs. Diplomas are worldwide. typically 2 years or more of training.

Lay Ministry or Spiritual Arts Practitioner Designations:

Interfaith Ministry Professional Designations:

Master Spiritual Arts Practitioners:

The OIIM Registration Board established for protection of the public:

e. Complete an Apprenticeship (on-the-job supervision – usually 2-5 years) of 2000 The title Master is awarded by the OIIM hours.Registration Board to those OMs and RSPs that have

20 to 30 years experience and have received 2. The OIIM Registration Board offers the significant recognition for their community public: contributions, achievement, artistry and a. A means of discerning who is a credible craftsmanship in their field of specialization. The professional.public or other OIIM Registrants can nominate, at b. A Board to lodge a complaint with, should any time, a current OM or RSP for this awarded title. one believe a registered or apprenticing

practitioner caused harm, worked outside their scope of practice or breeched their Code of Ethics.

The OIIM Registration Board's goal is to assists the c. A Board to administer disciplinary action to general public by offering a vehicle to discern registrants when deemed appropriate.qualified professionals in the Interfaith Ministry d. Credentialing that affords you coverage Professions and Spiritual Arts Practices through the through most extended health care plans.following hallmarks of a professional body in the helping fields. We recognize that a great deal of trust is

placed in your Practitioners and Ministers. 1. The OIIM Registration Board requires its We consider it an honour and a privilege to

registrants to: assist you in your journey of deepening your a. Meet specific in-depth educational connection to the Divine and caring for your

requirements – beyond a weekend course or Soul and Spirit. We take that trust seriously.

workshops designed for personal development.

b. Maintain continuing educational units (CEUs).

c. Pledge to and adhere to a recognized professional Code of Ethics.

d. Complete Internships and Practicums that train one's natural talents into a craft or art, under experienced mentorship.


My youngest has just very happily, for What is my loss? As my son grows up and moves university, leaving me with his future and my past. away what I lose is the time with him. I lose the day-Having raised him to follow his heart and he is doing to-day togetherness. After 18 years of him always just that. Unfortunately his heart is in another being here, suddenly he isn't. I miss seeing his little province! I want him to be happy and become who he curly head on his pillow. And so I grieve this is. He has a soul filled with music and adventure and separation. With time, I will move into the joy of his believes that if you let things be, they will turn out as world – the excitement and possibilities that he sees they should. I am happy, yet at the same time I feel a and is chasing. The space between us will be filled loss as he moves on “to be” his own self. with the happiness and pride I feel as I watch him

move along his path (occasionally send money) and Loss is something that we all feel. Some are small begin the journey that is his alone. My Mother's love and some are big. And they all need to be grieved. has said 'Be who you are' and his love Every time there is a change there is a loss. And a has said 'Here I am.' By letting go and chance for growth. starting anew, we both take a fresh

look at that very important question: What is my purpose? And bonus ... my house is cleaner and tidier!

left,


Margaret Flood, BA (Hon. Soc. Dev. St.), York PEINTI Student - CASC Candidate, Gestalt Therapist

Loss and Love

The summer has passed too quicklyThe little boy that I was sure would never grow up

hasThe little boy who needed his Mother

doesn'tThe little boy who wasn't going to leave home

hasI am feeling sad


The Challenges of InterfaithRev. Suki Garson BA, MBA, D.H., NLPCASC, OM, Dundas, ON

I am an Interfaith minister, and, as part of my work I and part of my have been afforded the opportunity to discuss with board was my clients how they will bring their respective new home. I traditions, culture and faith to a united table. d e s i g n e d a

home that had a second floor overlooking the first, To my surprise, I am personally facing the same one massive grand room for the kitchen, dining and challenges. Initially, when my partner Paul and I sitting area and no hallways. About three weeks after met, we were both delighted that the other one was Paul and I purchased a lot and chose the new home Jewish and felt that it would make life easier. It did we wanted to build there, I realized that it was my and it does for all things Jewish. However, my home from the vision board. At the time, I had not thoughts, my beliefs and my interests stem, in even heard of the word bungaloft, and yet that is addition, outside Judaica. My interests go into the what I envisioned, and that is what we purchased. realms of spiritual. His do not, or at least not in the way mine do. I was very excited about how my desire had

manifested itself, yet Paul was somewhat skeptical, I must pay Paul a complement because he did ask to even uneasy.read some of my books so that he might better understand me; however a lot of it is “woo woo” to How does one proceed? Can one proceed? him. I can understand that, but it creates a challenge Absolutely one can proceed in the relationship. It is, at times. For example, last year I created a vision tree I think, as I share with my clients, a matter of respect

and a matter of community. We each need to respect the other's views even if they are not our own beliefs and thoughts. “Woo woo” has become a tender term to mean, 'I don't really understand what you are talking about but I know it is important to you.' If I need to discuss my spirituality, then I turn to my community. My spiritual community serves a role similar to what my community of other mums did when my children were babies.

It has been quite enlightening to recognize that even within the same faith, we can be Interfaith and that the same principles apply - be respectful of differences, talk about and discover other ideas. As time goes on, I have come to believe this process will make me a better Minister with a greater understanding of Interfaith.

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Heather Séguin, Charlottetown, PENTI Student - CASC, LM Candidate

A Spiritual Inferiority Complex

In a counselling session, I was bemoaning the fact inspiration that I was feeling somewhat spiritually unworthy. In f r o m t h e my mind, this was not a good feeling to be having in gifts, know-light of the fact that I had just embarked on a course ledge, and of spiritual studies with the hope of assisting others work of others but that I won't relegate my sacred on their life journeys. I'm not sure why I was feeling role to them no matter how spiritually aware they this way. Probably because I was meeting more and seem. In other words, I'm going to concentrate more more like-minded people and was feeling a bit on finding my own power, my own wisdom, and my bedazzled by what I perceived to be their impressive own voice so that I can make my own contribution. gifts and extensive knowledge.

What I'm coming to realize is that As I contemplated my feelings of inadequacy, I although there are days where I may feel found myself wondering, “How can I serve when I inadequate and unprepared, I can take know so little? What can I possibly bring to the comfort in the fact that although I'll table?” After listening patiently, my spiritual never know everything, I really do counsellor said, “You bring yourself and your know enough. experiences.” Wow! Talk about simple but profound! Later it dawned on me ... my spiritual knowledge may be limited, and I don't know everything, but maybe, just maybe, I know enough.

For example, I know we're all souls with a purpose. I know that because we have chosen mortality, we all have challenges, difficulties, questions and doubts. Yet in spite of this, I also know that we are not alone and that we have enormous spiritual reservoirs of light and truth available to us. I may not be a spiritual guru, but I do know that the spiritual journey is the process of a lifetime and probably other lifetimes to come.

Have I completely laid this inferiority complex to rest? Not yet, but I've decided not to be quite so bedazzled anymore. I've decided that I can find

Our world view ... includes the principle of the Higher Self. Each of us has this ‘utterly

trustworthy parental being’ to use the Huna phrase, who is part of the super-conscious world and a counterpart to our subconscious mind ...

There are really no accidents because our Higher Self stages situations and experiences

which are essential for our inner progress.

George Trevelyn - A Vision of the Aquarian Age


Rev. Barry King, BSc(Hon.), PhD(TC), OM, Reiki Master, n.d., RSPchmd, Master Spiritual Medium

Engagement - A Key to Joy

with reverence and Reason to Celebrate!safety.

Every day I step into the world with a sense of The challenge is to wonderment and awe. I have been blessed with a create structures physical life and yet I have also been blessed to that will support diversity and self expression. As a know with certainty that I am Spirit. I have been community we celebrate all of the world's diverse blessed with opportunities to be of service both in religious and spiritual traditions and reject fear and my work and my vocation. Rev. Sandi and I work intolerance in spiritual practice. We understand that long hours and we have forgotten what a day off is we are spiritual beings living a physical existence. but we are filled with joy. At an early age we both We know that God is love and that there is not just recognized the value and worth of stepping out and one path to the divine source. We celebrate the fact following our passion. It was not always easy. As a that the God source – the ALL – is the foundation of matter of fact, there were times when it was really all religions and spiritual paths. hard but we trusted our vision and the universe and

stepped forward, took chances and learned. We have Once we established the Ministry, the next step was

lived and laughed and cried. Every day we stepped to create a seminary to allow students to become

into the world with a sense of joy and a desire to be Ordained Interfaith Ministers and follow a path of

engaged in life, to make a difference and to be of service. This was not a simple thing to undertake but

service. after several years of work the OIIM Seminary – the iNtuitive Times Institute (NTI) – was created. Rev. Sandi and I became involved in the Interfaith Through it, we offer a number of 4-year programs Ministry over 30 years ago because we were called with the goal of creating a community of trained to celebrate the simple truth that we are all children professional Interfaith Ministers and Spiritual Arts of the one light and that all spiritual traditions have Practitioners who have made a choice to be of their foundations in that truth. We were also called to service and celebrate diversity.free people from the fear of death and guilt by

sharing the absolute awareness that we are Spirit and As we prepare for our upcoming 10-day NTI

that we are all eternal. When we began our journey, Spiritual Retreat, I am filled with great joy and

these truths were not popular and there was much optimism for the future. Our NTI students will

fear and misconceptions associated with being attend from across the country to participate in the

Interfaith in perspective. Today the Interfaith program. They will explore areas such as

perspective is much more acceptable but still little counselling, ministering, working with Spirit and

understood. the Interfaith movement. They are the foundation which will shape the future of the Interfaith Faith-We continue to work to articulate what it means to be path. I see in them the presence of the God source, Interfaith and to follow an Interfaith Faith-path. the joy of living, the passion for truth and the desire When we founded the PEI Interfaith Ministry and to make a difference which Rev. Sandi and I felt the Open International Interfaith Ministry we felt years ago and still feel. We have been blessed to have that it was important that those who embraced an had the privilege to help nurture a new generation of Interfaith perspective have a home – a ministry Interfaith truth-seekers who will continue to work to where they could feel safe and secure to explore their change the world one person at a time. In time, we spiritually with reverence and love. There are those will succeed.who believe that it is enough to just be spiritual and

that religions have no relevance in today's world. I cannot accept that. It has been my experience that people need community and that it is important that we have structures to explore our spiritual natures

Each issue of will feature a world religions. For more info go to

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The World Religions ~ BUDDHISM

Rev. Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, OM, RSPd, n.d.,

3. The truth of the end of suffering - Buddhism originated some 2500 years agoremoving desire. century, in Nepal. Today there is an estimated 350 4. The truth of the path that frees us from million followers worldwide. Buddhism is based on suffering - following the eightfold path.the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who, as a

young man, left the high ranks of society to meditate The Noble Eightfold Path is contained within the on the causes of human suffering as well as the Four Noble Truths and represents the means to cease nature of life, death and existence. Six years later the suffering of existence and open the way to peace:Siddhartha experienced enlightenment and became

1. Right view or perspective.the Buddha. For the remainder of his life, he taught 2. Right intention.others how to realize enlightenment for themselves. 3. Right speech.4. Right action.Although the main focus of most religions is God or 5. Right livelihood.gods, the Buddha taught that believing in gods was 6. Right effort.not useful for those seeking to realize enlightenment. 7. Right mindfulness.Rather, he taught that enlightenment came from 8. Right concentration.one’s own experience, not through beliefs and

dogma. What is important is a personal spiritual The Five Precepts, which constitute the earliest journey that includes meditation, religious practices, Buddhist moral code, are to be viewed within the a development of mindfulness and freedom from context of the Noble Eightfold Path. They are attachment.chanted regularly in rituals by Buddhist monks and are regarded as general ideals applicable to The foundation of Buddhism is based on the Four everyone:Noble Truths:

1. No intentional destruction of life.1. The truth of suffering - life is suffering.2. No stealing.2. The truth of the cause of suffering - desire.

3. No sexual misconduct.4. No lying.5. No intoxication.

Both a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, Buddhism offers an explanation for the purpose of life and the reason for suffering as well as a path to true happiness.

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AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAMS

*SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT INTERFAITH CELEBRATION PRIVATE SESSIONS - MEDITATION GROUP SERVICES October 19-25 and November 23-29Wednesdays 7-9PM Sundays 7-9PM *Spiritual Readings with Rev. Barry

October 24, November 28 October 21, November 25 *Spiritual Counselling with Rev. SandiDonations welcomed $75 / 45 minute sessions (readings are recorded)

*covered by most extended health care plansFee $30 / OIIM Members’

suggested donation $20

BY APPOINTMENT

AUTUMN 2012 PROGRAMS

Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, LM, RH, Reiki Master,

Spiritual Practitioner ApprenticeDirector of the

Stratford, OntarioInterfaith Centre

Stratford, ON Interfaith Centre ~ Schedule and News

nd nd2 Sunday of the month 2 Wednesday of the month2:00-4:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pmEFFECTIVE PRAYER THE CELESTINE

PROPHECY Facilitator - Deb SinclairFacilitator - Deb SinclairStratford Interfaith CentreStratford Interfaith Centre

Tuesday afternoonsth4 Wednesday of the month1:30-3:00 pm

7:00-9:00 pmTHE HEALING JOURNEY PART 1AN INTRODUCTION TO Facilitator - Deb SinclairCHAKRASWellsprings, Stratford, Ont.Facilitator - Deb Sinclair

nd Stratford Interfaith Centre2 Tuesday of the month7:00-9:00 pm

rd3 Friday of the monthAN INTRODUCTION TO ARCHANGELS7:00-?Facilitator - Deb SinclairSpiritual CinemaQueen St., St. Marys, Ont.Stratford Interfaith Centre

Wednesday afternoonsOngoing: Private Sessions - By Appointment1:30-4:00 pmREIKI, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, SPIRITUAL REIKIWEIGHT LOSS, PAST LIFE REGRESSIONSPractitioner - Deb SinclairPractitioner - Deb SinclairWellsprings, Stratford, Ont. Stratford Interfaith Centre


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SEPTEMBER: SEPTEMBER: (continued)

THURSDAY 27, 7-9PM - COURSE - Reiki 1 with

TH 13, 7-9PM - INTERFAITH CELEBRATION SERVICE -

TH 20, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Connecting to Spirit - Divination Tools

Enjoy an evening of sharing, meditation, uplifting talk, song, prayer, and messages or healing from Spirit. (Donations welcomed.)

ÿAn experiential course for personal use, devoted to enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit through Healing Energy; ÿBrief open discussion;ÿReview of Reiki 1; ÿIntroduction to the Reiki 2 symbols;ÿNames and pronunciations with Rev. Susan: ÿAn of the Reiki symbols, as well as the learnings experiential workshop for personal use; ÿDevoted (intentions) of each symbol; ÿReceive attunement; to enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit; ÿDraw the symbols, write the symbols and give the ÿExploration of various tools such as angel, tarot or meaning of the symbols; ÿReview the use and I Ching Cards, rune stones, crystals, stones, etc. power of each symbol;ÿExperience the increased flow of the Reiki by placing the symbols into your body; ÿLearn a step-by-step formula of using the ÿAn symbols in sending Reiki long distance; ÿLearn experiential course for personal use, devoted to how to use surrogates as a focussing tool for enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit distance healing; ÿDiscuss how Reiki can be sent through Heal ing Energy; ÿBrief open into the past or the future; ÿQuestion/answer discussion;ÿIntroduction to Reiki 1 and Healing period. MUST have proof of Reiki 1. Energy; ÿ In t roduct ion to the Reiki 1 CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE A REIKI symbols;ÿNames and pronunciations of the Reiki LEVEL 2 PRACTITIONER! Fee: $150 (covered symbols, as well as the learnings (intentions) of each by most extended health care plans); includes symbol. CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE A course materials. ½ hour potluck supper.REIKI LEVEL 1 PRACTITIONER! Fee: $75

(covered by most extended health care plans).

FRIDAY 28, 4-8PM - COURSE - Reiki 2 with visiting Minister Debra Lynn Sinclair, n.d.:

visiting Minister Debra Lynn Sinclair, n.d.:

Workshop Facilitators andService Officiants

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ÿRev. Debra Lynn Sinclair, OM, CASC, n.d., Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, RSPd and Registered Spiritual Director

ÿRev. Suki Garson, OM, CASC, BA, MBA, D.H., NLP, n.d., Master Hypnotherapist

Rev. Sandi King, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD(TC), OM, CCC, n.d., Reiki Master, RSPchmd and Master Spiritual CounsellorRev. Barry King, BSc(Hon.), PhD(TC), OM, n.d., Reiki Master, RSPchmd and Master Spiritual MediumRev. Susan Eaton, OM, CASC, Reiki Master, RSPd and Master Spiritual Director

VISITING MINISTERS

SEPTEMBER (continued): OCTOBER:

SATURDAY 29, 10AM-4PM - COURSE - An TUESDAY 2, 7:30-8:30PM - Interfaith Celebration Introduction to Archangels with visiting Minister Service -Debra Lynn Sinclair, n.d.:

THURSDAY 4, 7-9PM - NTI Graduation and OIIM Ordinations - A Very Special Interfaith Celebration Service

SATURDAY 6, 10AM-3PM - COURSE - Reiki 3

SUNDAY 30, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Past Life Regression

ÿAn experiential course for personal use, devoted to enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit through exploring: ÿAngels and Guides; ÿHierarchy of Angels; ÿAngelic Experiences Involving Feelings, Thoughts, and Hearing;ÿArchangels Explored - Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel, Metatron, Chamuel and Jophiel; ÿFor each Archangel we will look at meaning of each name, how they are depicted in various scriptures, their qualities corresponding to chakras, colours, crystals, flowers and scents; ÿIncludes meditation in morning and afternoon, handouts and one copy of one meditation to take home for personal enjoyment. Fee: $50 / $40 for members (covered by most extended health care plans); includes course materials. ½ hour potluck lunch.

ÿAn experiential course for personal use, devoted to enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit through Healing Energy; ÿBrief open discussion; ÿThe Usui Master Symbol - Name, pronunciation, meaning and purpose as you connect more deeply with your Higher Self; ÿGuided meditation to prepare for attunement; ÿLevel Three/Master Attunement; ÿGroup Reiki treatments; ÿThe Sacred Mountain Meditation - Meeting your personal Reiki guides; ÿAura balancing technique; ÿCrystals; ÿThe Reiki grid ... using crystals to send Reiki; ÿUsing your pendulum to connect with your angels and guides; ÿQuestion / answer period. MUST have proof of Reiki 1 and 2. CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE A REIKI LEVEL 3 / MASTER PRACTITIONER! Fee: $350 (covered by most extended health care plans); includes course materials. ½ hour potluck lunch.

ÿHeal the present through healing past lives; ÿAn exploration of research on reincarnation; ÿA powerful tool for self-exploration and inner healing; ÿLetting the past be a guide to your future; ÿCan help you deal with today's phobias, fears, relationships and physical discomfort. Note: Bring something comfortable to lie on and a pillow. FEE: $30 /OIIM members $20 (covered by most extended health care plans).

with Rev. Barry: ÿHeavenly messages for the soul for each participant; ÿA talk with questions and answers on Matters of Spirit; ÿAn uplifting evening with like-minded people. SPACE IS LIMITED.

SUNDAY SEPT. 30, 10AM-4PM - COURSE - Orientation to Meditation and Interfaith - Meditation as a Gateway to Intuitive/Psychic Gifts

TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 & FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 7-9:30PM - COURSE - Orientation to Mediumship

with Revs. Sandi, Susan and Barry: ÿAn experiential course for personal use, devoted to enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit through the exploration of the nature of spirit communication, spiritual healing, energy work, and the chakras; ÿLearn to receive messages from your angels and your higher guidance; ÿUse dreams, colour and symbols to strengthen your intuitive powers; ÿAn introduction to the Spiritual Arts and the Interfaith perspective. Special Notes: ÿIncludes course materials (e-book of Rev. Barry's Many Paths, One Truth - An affirmation of Spirit; MP3 downloadable meditations and OIIM Membership); ÿFree to prior participants; ÿReq’d hours for NTI graduation and registration in our Mediumship Courses. FEE: $100 (covered by most extended health care plans). ½ hour potluck lunch.

with Master Spiritual Medium, Rev. Barry King: ÿDevelop and train your gifts of spirit; ÿStrengthen your connection to spirit, your guides and angels; ÿEnjoy the relaxation, joy and warmth of channelling your higher power. ÿMust be an OIIM member, have taken Orientation to Meditation and Interfaith, and have Instructor’s permission. Req’d for Mediumship II. FEE Mem $50.

offered totally by OIIM’s Seminary students with Rev. Susan and visiting Ministers Rev. Debra Lynn Sinclair and Rev. Suki Garson: ÿWe invite you join in the joy of our graduates sharing their spark, lighting their candle as they embrace a life of service.

ÿWe invite you join in the joy, hard work, dedication and commitment of our graduates, anointments and Ordinations; ÿYour presence in sharing their spark as they take this important step in lighting their candle as they embrace a life of service will greatly enhance our experience; Reception - prepared by the Culinary Students - to follow. Held at the Culinary Institute, Room 246, the Banquet Dining Room, 6 Sydney Street, Charlottetown.

with visiting Minister Debra Lynn Sinclair, n.d.:

with visiting Minister Rev. Suki Garson, n.d.:

TH 11, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Message Circle

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CONTINUED - TENTATIVE Schedule of Events Autumn 2012 - PEI Interfaith Centre:

www.interfaithministry.com www.intuitivetimes.ca www.interfaithconnextions.org

There are many paths, one truth ~Love thy neighbour!

lives on a day-to-day basis; ÿDoes the life you live reflect your values? ÿ Are you really living?

ÿHow do you feel called by Spirit to live your life? ÿIf I died today, would I die happy? ÿAm I satisfied with the direction in which my life is headed? ÿAm I happy with the legacy that I’m creating? ÿWhat’s missing from my life? ÿ Do an exercise that helps you zero in on the meaning of your life; ÿExplore ways of fulfilling that meaning;

ÿMust be an OIIM member, have taken ÿHeal your Soul through a clearer vision of your Orientation to Meditation and Interfaith and Soul Purpose and meaning of this incarnation. From Orientation to Mediumship, and have the Interfaith perspective, death is the passage into a Instructor’s permission. new form of existence. Heather has a desire to walk

with those who are making this transition, to listen to them, and learn from them. In addition to her NTI with Rev. Sandi Studies, she is presently working towards a joined by NTI Student, Robin Certificate of Thanatology through Centennial Phillips: ÿWhat is healing energy; College in Toronto as a first step in pursuing more ÿExperience the sacredness of channelling healing advanced studies in this field.energy; ÿDeepen your connection to the Divine

through healing energy; ÿDiscover how your hands can be healing and scan anomalies in one’s body; ÿFind a sacred stone that speaks to you; ÿLet Spirit connect to you through your stone; ÿEnjoy a deep relaxation while journeying into your sacred stone; ÿObserve and explore your relationship to ÿyour healing stone. Robin has been working with, ÿlearning about and acquiring stones for over three ÿyears and is currently enrolled in a ÿtwo-year crystal resonance therapy certification program. Robin will have a stone for everyone.

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ÿ with Rev. Susan: ÿAn experiential workshop for personal use; ÿDevoted to enhancing one's personal connection to Spirit; ÿExploration of psychometry (vibration in personal possessions), billeting (vibration in hand writing) and symbols (interpreting visions).

with Rev. Sandi joined by NTI Student, Heather Séguin:

Enjoy an evening of sharing, medita-ÿJourney into meditation while exploring your tion, uplifting talk, song, prayer, and messages or Soul Purpose in this incarnation; ÿA good ending to healing from Spirit. (Donations welcomed.)our earthly life has a lot to do with how we lived our

OCTOBER (continued): NOVEMBER (continued):

NOVEMBER:

DECEMBER:

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER 16, NOVEMBER 20 AND DECEMBER 18, 7-9:30PM - COURSE - Mediumship II with Master Spiritual Medium, Rev. Barry King: ÿDeepen your personal connection to spirit; ÿStrengthen gifts of Spirit through the exploration of guides and angels, prophets and sages; ÿExperience being in touch with and the spiritual joy of channelling your higher power; ÿSee and experience the joy in channelling Spirit.

FEE: $75.

with Rev. Barry: ÿAn experiential workshop for personal use; ÿDevoted to enhancing ones personal connection to Spirit; ÿExploration of how we seek joy and how we sometimes stumble upon it; Discover the secret to a joy-filled life; Learn a more focused way of putting joy in your life; What is a natural ‘high’?

Which one’s can I easily add to my daily routines?

with Rev. Sandi: ÿDiscover the sacred and healing power at the meeting point of geometry and art; ÿWork with the sacred geometry pattern that speaks to you; ÿDiscover your healing pattern through a meditation journey; ÿPrepare for a fun, participatory workshop that easily allows for artistic expression - even for those of us without artistic talents; Come away with a daily meditation tool to assist you in deepening your connection to the Divine.

Enjoy an evening of sharing, meditation, uplifting talk, song, prayer, and messages or healing from Spirit. (Donations welcomed.)

TH 18, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Healing Hands

TH 15, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Engagement - A Key to Finding Joy

TH 22, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Sacred Art Meets Sacred Geometry in Mandalas

TH 25, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Earth Energies

TH 29, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Connecting to Spirit - Psychometry, Billeting and Symbols

TH 1, 7-9PM - INTERFAITH CELEBRATION SERVICE -

TH 8, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Soul HealingTH 6, 7-9PM - INTERFAITH CEREBRATION SERVICE -

with Rev. Susan: You are a child of the Universe, no less than the trees and the stars - Desiderata; We are part of an interconnectedness of life

that we share with all Creation; We depend on each other and our planet Earth; As we explore this connection through meditation and visualization, we see the extraordinary in the ordinary, we touch the spiritual reality of our world and ourselves; Includes a guided meditation.


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DECEMBER (continued):TH 13, 7-9PM - WORKSHOP - Aura Sensing and Energy Awareness with Rev. Barry: ÿAn experiential workshop for personal use; ÿDiscover the spiritual ÿWe invite you to join us in celebrating the many energy that surrounds and fills your body; ÿJourney in holy traditions of the season, winter solstice meditation to see and channel your spiritual energy; ceremony, songs, fellowship in breaking of bread ÿFeel the healing power within your reach; ÿSee the and a visit from Buddha Santa; ÿA spiritually many colours of your aura and interpret what they mean uplifting gift of $5 or under, a finger food potluck in your life; ÿEnjoy a joy-filled evening channelling contribution & food for the food bank are Spirit’s healing energy. welcomed.

Thursday December 20, 7-9pm PEI Interfaith Centre’s Seasonal Celebration

7-9PM Reiki 1

New Year Service on January 24Workshop - Connecting to Spirit January 31


Rev. Philip Waldrop, Board Chair

A World Alliance of Interfaith Clergy Continuing Education Program for Rep to Participate in NTI Retreat Interfaith Clergy in Process

Rev. Philip Waldrop, AWAIC Board Chair will In August the Board of A World Alliance of participate in the upcoming iNtutive Times Institute Interfaith Clergy was busy at work deliberating the (NTI) retreat in Charlottetown. He will be a featured recommendations of the Continuing Education presenter on Friday October 5, on the topic of Steering Committee. Chief among these is the Visioning Your Ministry and the Roles of AWAIC. awarding of a “Certificate of Advanced Interfaith

Ministry Training” to qualifying members. Rev. Philip brings to this presentation an overview of Interfaith Minister education and formation The Steering Committee, which included Rev. Dr. around the world, focusing on North America and Sandi King, focused its recommendations on a mix Europe as well as to introduce A World Alliance of of Continuing Education Units including academic, Interfaith Clergy. He will share his enthusiasm about experiential, and “in-service” requirements, over a the importance of wider connections among period of up to four years. This ongoing training Interfaith Clergy, and invites you to consider that affords our membership the ability to enhance their your ministry is local and personal, as well as knowledge, increase their public profile and communal, with a community that can be regional, credentials, and help them serve the people of their national, continental, even global. The presentation ministries.will include a chance to be interactive.

Further information can be found at the website Questions can be directed

through that website too, or contact Rev. Philip Waldrop or by phone at 973-214-6589.

www.awainterfaithclergy.org

([email protected])

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